About this role
Job SummaryAbout the Position: Serve as a Clinical Psychologist Mental Health Consultant (BHC) for the Clinic and Mental Health System of Care (BHSOC) Primary Care Mental Health (PCBH) program with the Defense Health Agency, Defense Health Network Indo-Pacific, located at Brian D. Allgood Army Community Hospital, Camp Humphreys, Pyeongtaek, Republic of Korea. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation
QualificationsWho May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for Clinical Psychologist (Behavioral Health Consultant):Degree: Doctoral Degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology. License: The Clinical Psychologist position requires a current, active, valid, unrestricted clinical license to practice Psychology independently, offered by a U.S. State, District of Columbia, commonwealth, territory or jurisdiction. (NOTE: You must provide a copy of your license with your application package.)In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: conducting behavioral health assessments; providing individual and group treatment; and working as part of a multidisciplinary team. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).
Major DutiesApply biopsychosocial evaluations to propose behavioral health interventions.Provide evidence-based treatment, including behavioral, cognitive, and motivational approaches.Provide primary care providers and staff regular and concise feedback on the status of referred patients, to include recommendations for team-based care.Implement psychoeducational classes to target high frequency diagnoses found in the primary care clinic.Document information in the electronic health record during patient encounters.Assess acute mental health and mental medicine conditions in beneficiaries who present with such issues.Participate in quality assurance activities.Serve as the authority on primary care psychology for the clinic.